It's not uncommon for kids to have issues with sleeping at night. Per research conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, the average American child gets 11.7 hours of sleep per night. However, the recommended sleep time is 12 to 14 hours. If your toddler or child is missing out on sleep due to issues, try out these natural sleep remedies for toddlers.

Bedtime Snacks

Going to bed hungry can pose sleeping difficulties for your toddler. But feeding him or her the wrong food choices could make your toddler hyperactive. This can make sleep more difficult to achieve. The right snack should be high in calcium and carbohydrates and moderate to low amounts of protein. Recommendations include milk, whole-grain cereal, or a banana. 

Bedtime Routine

Remember that humans are creatures of habit. Toddlers are no different. You can help prepare your kid's body and mind for bed when you create a nightly bedtime routine that signifies the start of sleep. For example, this routine could include playing a cool game, bathing your child, or reading a bedtime story. Do these things in the same order every night.

Use a Nightlight

If your child wakes up at night and seems upset, it could be because of the lack of light. 

Toddlers might grow confused and unsettled when they wake up in a dark room and find it hard to see anything. An easy way to resolve this is to put a nightlight in your child's bedroom. This helps to illuminate the room without putting on enough light to keep your child awake. This will keep your child settled down and allow them to fall asleep faster. Do well to set a timer on the nightlight to switch off when it's morning.